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An overview of occupational noise-induced hearing loss among workers: epidemiology, pathogenesis, and preventive measures

open access: yesEnvironmental Health and Preventive Medicine, 2020
Occupational noise-induced hearing loss (ONIHL) is the most prevalent occupational disease in the world. The goal of this study was to review the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and preventive measures of ONIHL among workers and provide evidence for the ...
Kou-Huang Chen, S. Su, Kow-Tong Chen
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Protective effects of vitamins/antioxidants on occupational noise‐induced hearing loss: A systematic review

open access: yesJournal of Occupational Health, 2021
Occupational noise‐induced hearing loss (NIHL) due to industrial, military, and other job ‐related noise exposure can cause harmful health issues to occupied workers, but may also be potentially preventable.
Milad Abbasi, Behnaz Pourrajab, M. Tokhi
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Occupational Noise Exposure and the Risk of Stroke [PDF]

open access: yesStroke, 2013
Background and Purpose— Traffic noise <60 dB(A) has been associated with an increased risk of stroke. We investigated this relationship for 80 to 86 dB(A) occupational noise. Methods— We followed 116 568 industrial and 47 679 financial workers by linkage to Danish registries 2001
Stokholm, Zara Ann   +4 more
openaire   +5 more sources

The relationship between occupational noise and vibration exposure and headache/eyestrain, based on the fourth Korean Working Condition Survey (KWCS). [PDF]

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2017
The individual and combined effect of occupational noise and vibration exposures, on workers' health has not been thoroughly investigated. In order to find better ways to prevent and manage workers' headache, this study aimed to investigate the effects ...
Jihyun Kim   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Association between occupational or environmental noise exposure and renal function among middle-aged and older Korean adults: a cross-sectional study

open access: yesScientific Reports, 2021
Exposure to occupational and environmental noise is closely linked to various auditory system diseases. Few studies have focused on the effect of noise exposure on the extra auditory system, especially the urinary system.
You Jin Kim   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Occupational Noise and Hypertension Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

open access: yesInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020
A number of epidemiological studies report an association between occupational noise exposure and arterial hypertension. Existing systematic reviews report conflicting results, so we conducted an updated systematic review with meta-analysis.
U. Bolm‐Audorff   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Cardiovascular conditions, hearing difficulty, and occupational noise exposure within US industries and occupations [PDF]

open access: bronzeAmerican Journal of Industrial Medicine, 2018
Ellen Kerns   +3 more
openalex   +2 more sources

The Impact of Occupational Noise Exposure on Hyperacusis: a Longitudinal Population Study of Female Workers in Sweden

open access: yesEar and Hearing, 2021
Objectives: The aim was to assess the risk of hyperacusis in relation to occupational noise exposure among female workers in general, and among women working in preschool specifically. Design: A retrospective longitudinal study was performed. Survey data
Sofie Fredriksson   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Sound localization and occupational noise

open access: yesClinics, 2014
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of occupational noise on sound localization in different spatial planes and frequencies among normal hearing firefighters.A total of 29 adults with pure-tone hearing thresholds below 25 dB took part in the study.
Menezes, Pedro de Lemos   +5 more
openaire   +6 more sources

Investigation of Exposure to Occupational Noise among Forestry Machine Operators: A Case Study in Brazil

open access: yes, 2021
In mechanized harvesting of wood operations, in a cut-to-length system, occupational noise is emitted by self-propelled forest machines, which compromises the safety and health of operators.
D. Camargo, R. Munis, D. Simões
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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